Talks on Pedagogics

By Francis Wayland Parker

Book Overview

Talks on Pedagogics is a book written by Francis W. Parker, a renowned American educator and reformer. The book is a collection of lectures and essays on the principles and practices of teaching, aimed at providing guidance and inspiration to educators. The book covers various topics related to pedagogy, including the role of the teacher, the importance of student-centered learning, the value of experiential education, and the need for a holistic approach to education. Parker draws from his own experiences as a teacher and administrator, as well as from the works of other prominent educators, to offer insights and practical advice on how to create a positive and effective learning environment. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both novice and experienced educators. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their teaching skills and understanding the principles of effective pedagogy.1894. An outline of the theory of concentration. The discussion of the doctrine of concentration presented in this book is the outcome of work done in the Cook County Normal School. Contents: the child; central subjects of study; form as a mode of judgment; number and its relation to the central subjects; what can be done with numbers; attention; observation; language and the hearing language; reading and its relations to the central subjects; modes of expression; unity of expressive acts; acquisition of the forms of thought expression; speech and writing; school government and moral training; summary of the doctrine of concentration; democracy and education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169802648
• ISBN13: 9781169802643
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 3.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"